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Epstein barr virus (ebv) nuclear antigen antibody igg (088-0117)

Clinical Indication: An aid in the laboratory diagnosis of Epstein Barr Virus infection
Test Mnemonic: EBNA
Methodology: Multiplex Bead Immunoassay
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

24-72 hours
Specimen Requirements:

Collect: SST (gold top) tube

Specimen Preparation: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge

Storage/Transport:  Room temperature. Refrigerate if delay in transport

Stability: :  7 days refrigerated; indefinitely frozen

Causes for Rejection:  Gross hemolysis, lipemia, bacterial contamination, improper collection of sample. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form.
Clinical Information: EBV-NA, EBV-EA and EBV VCA can be tested simultaneously with the multiplex assay.  If results are equivocal, a second sample should be collected and tested.
Reference Range:

None detected
Note:

 Use results of this test in conjunction with other Epstein Barr Virus antibody test results.
CPT 4 Code:

86664
Review 2/13/2013 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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